GCCA shows to feature paper arts
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| This detail from the late Diana Bryan’s digitally enhanced cut paper illustration for the folk tale "Baba Yaga" is just one example of the paper arts beauty that will be on display in two upcoming shows at the Greene County Council on the Arts. (Photo courtesy of GCCA) |
By Jim Planck
Hudson-Catskill Newspapers
CATSKILL -- Art can come in a lot of forms, but next weekend the Greene County Council on the Arts will offer a new look at one of mankind’s oldest technologies -- paper.
“Paper Arts,” a two month long showing of everything from cut patterns, origami and collages to sculptures, abstracts, vases, necklaces, jewelry and art notebooks -- all made from paper -- will have an opening reception, Sat., Jan. 22, from 5-7, with the show continuing through March 5.
The show exhibits the works of eleven artists, and accordingly offers a diverse and engaging perspective into the world of paper art.
Among pieces to be exhibited are cut paper animal legends by Elin Menzies, nature study collages using harvested materials by Susan Miiller, freestanding sculptures by Sherell Jacabson, origami paper jewels by Ruby Silvious, triangle-based origami compositions by Itoko Kobayashi, wall-hung abstractions by Carol Swierzowski and newspaper vases by Luis Aleman and Jeffrey Moore.
In conjunction with the “Paper Arts” show, a solo exhibit of the works of the late Diana Bryan -- “Cut Paper Universe” -- will feature her cut paper silhouettes and laser-cut steel sculptures.
Bryan’s work garnered her accolades and awards during her lifetime, and her unique craftsmanship and talent continues to receive the recognition it so richly deserves.
Her projects and productions included thirteen 30-foot long murals for the New York Public Library and a steel silhouette of the Mid-Hudson bridge for the Ulster County Transportation Building.
She taught illustration at the prestigious Parson’s School of Design in NYC’s Greenwich Village for 20 years, in addition to teaching countless workshops on professional development.
The Greene County Council on the Arts gallery is located at 398 Main St., Catskill, and is open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., with noon to 8 p.m. hours on the second Saturday of each month.
For more information on “Paper Arts” or “Cut Paper Universe,” call GCCA at (518) 943-3400, or visit http://www.greenearts.org/.
“Paper Arts,” a two month long showing of everything from cut patterns, origami and collages to sculptures, abstracts, vases, necklaces, jewelry and art notebooks -- all made from paper -- will have an opening reception, Sat., Jan. 22, from 5-7, with the show continuing through March 5.
The show exhibits the works of eleven artists, and accordingly offers a diverse and engaging perspective into the world of paper art.
Among pieces to be exhibited are cut paper animal legends by Elin Menzies, nature study collages using harvested materials by Susan Miiller, freestanding sculptures by Sherell Jacabson, origami paper jewels by Ruby Silvious, triangle-based origami compositions by Itoko Kobayashi, wall-hung abstractions by Carol Swierzowski and newspaper vases by Luis Aleman and Jeffrey Moore.
In conjunction with the “Paper Arts” show, a solo exhibit of the works of the late Diana Bryan -- “Cut Paper Universe” -- will feature her cut paper silhouettes and laser-cut steel sculptures.
Bryan’s work garnered her accolades and awards during her lifetime, and her unique craftsmanship and talent continues to receive the recognition it so richly deserves.
Her projects and productions included thirteen 30-foot long murals for the New York Public Library and a steel silhouette of the Mid-Hudson bridge for the Ulster County Transportation Building.
She taught illustration at the prestigious Parson’s School of Design in NYC’s Greenwich Village for 20 years, in addition to teaching countless workshops on professional development.
The Greene County Council on the Arts gallery is located at 398 Main St., Catskill, and is open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., with noon to 8 p.m. hours on the second Saturday of each month.
For more information on “Paper Arts” or “Cut Paper Universe,” call GCCA at (518) 943-3400, or visit http://www.greenearts.org/.
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